Ban-Sagar Reservoir Lake

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Bansagar Dam on Son river is a joint venture of the State of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who are sharing the cost as well as benefits from the project in the ratio of 2:1:1.The reservoir feeds to eight canal systems having a total length of 478 kms.
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Coordinates:   24°6'16"N   81°4'15"E

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  • * Catchment area : 18648 km² * Dam height : 67 metre * Dam length : 1020 metre * Dam type : Masonry/Earthen * Spillway capacity : 47742 m³/s * Live storage : 5.41 km³ * Submergence area : 587.54 km² * Population affected : 250000 persons (54686 families) * Villages submerged : 336 * Year of start : 1978 * Year of completion : 2006
  • Hi shivadheen, There is a flaw in program which prevents correct representation of it's polygon. As suggested by a UL2 in forum, I tried to do a minor change and save it again but did't work. Left now to UL2 users. Regards - Basantsri
  • Complete details of the dam are available on Hindustan Meri Jaan link http://hindustanmerijaan.com/indian-architecture/bansagar-dam-shahdol-mp/
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